Anti-Human GP IIb/IIIa (Abciximab Biosimilar)

Cat # Size Price Quantity
5001011 mg$250
5001025 mg$750
50010320 mg$2000

Product Details


CloneAbciximab
ApplicationFlow cytometry, animal model study
Host SpeciesMammalian cells
FormatLiquid
Product DescriptionAbciximab Biosimilar, Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Receptor Monoclonal Antibody
IsotypeHman IgG1 Fab
Regulatory StatusRUO
ClonalityRecombinant
ImmunogenHuman Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Receptor
Species specificityHuman
Purity>95% by reducing SDS-PAGE
GradeIn vivo
Storage Conditions4ºC
Maximal Shelf Life12 months
SynonymsGPIIb, GPIIIa
See All FormatsClone Abciximab

Background Information


Abciximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody fragment developed to selectively bind and inhibit specific integrin receptors on platelet surfaces. Structurally, it is the Fab (antigen-binding) fragment of the monoclonal antibody 7E3, designed using recombinant DNA technology. This antibody originates from a murine (mouse) immunoglobulin engineered to contain both murine variable regions and human constant regions, resulting in a chimeric composition that combines high specificity with structural compatibility to human proteins. The molecule has a molecular mass of approximately 47.6 kilodaltons (kDa) and maintains the typical immunoglobulin Fab architecture, comprising one complete light chain and the variable and first constant domains of the heavy chain, connected via disulfide bonds.

Functionally, Abciximab exerts its activity through high-affinity binding to the glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor complex, also known as integrin αIIbβ3, on platelets. This receptor plays a crucial role in mediating platelet aggregation by serving as the final common pathway for fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor, and other adhesive ligand binding. By occupying the ligand-binding sites of this integrin complex, Abciximab sterically hinders the interaction between platelets and adhesive molecules, effectively inhibiting crosslinking and aggregation processes. In addition to the αIIbβ3 receptor, Abciximab also displays binding affinity toward related integrins such as αvβ3 and Mac-1 (CD11b/CD18), contributing to its ability to modulate a wider range of cell adhesion phenomena in research contexts.

At the molecular level, Abciximab's binding is non-competitive and characterized by slow dissociation kinetics, allowing the molecule to remain attached to its receptor targets for extended periods. The interaction occurs mainly through complementarity-determining regions (CDRs) located in the antibody’s variable domains, which recognize specific conformational epitopes on the integrin surface. Through these mechanisms, Abciximab provides a precise biochemical model for investigating integrin-mediated signaling, receptor-ligand dynamics, and the molecular regulation of platelet adhesion and aggregation.

Data Sheets


Anti-Human GP IIb/IIIa (Abciximab Biosimilar) TDS

Related Protocols


Flow Cytometry Protocol


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